Portugal football team captain Cristiano Ronaldo returned to his
hometown Funchal in Madeira on Sunday in order to attend the unveiling of a
statue that has been sculpted in his honour.
Ronaldo the World Player of the Year travelled back home to the Portuguese
island from Marrakech where he helped Real Madrid lift the Club World Cup,
their fourth trophy, on Saturday.
An emotional Ronaldo, who was joined by family members and
thousands of fans at the ceremony, said that this is a very special moment, to
have a statue of himself, Local media reported.
Ronaldo's mother Dolores Aveiro said that her son has never
forgotten his origins.
As per report ..The 3.4-metre tall statue forms part of Ronaldo's personal museum
on the island housing his haul of trophies including his two Ballon d'Or
titles, with a third one possibly on its way as the Real Madrid star is
favourite to win the FIFA award again.
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